Accident laws can be complex and seemingly inconsistent. Each state follows its own rules, and after a devastating accident, this makes it even more difficult to pursue your rightful compensation. Now with Uber, the laws pertaining to liability have become more complex. It’s time to call a Cecilia Uber accident lawyer with years of experience.
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers understands what you are going through right now. You have bills stacking up around you and no money coming in while you sit at home recovering from your injuries. You may be eligible for compensation, compensation that could go a long way to helping you and your family through this difficult time. In a free case review, we can go over your case and explain what you can do going forward.
Work With a Lawyer that Cares About Your Case
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers is a household name in Cecilia and Louisiana. With years of uninterrupted practice, our team of attorneys can say they have what it takes to handle any Uber accident case within the county.
With our help, hundreds of Cecilia residents have received the needed support, consolation, and legal aid to win compensation for wrongful injury, damages, and wrongful death. We can help you too.
What Can Our Personal Injury Attorney Do for You?
Our personal injury lawyer can help with the following (among others):
- Personal injury case assessment
- Determining the compensation eligibility
- Determining the possible compensation value
- Dealing with the at-fault party’s insurance company
- Assessing the extent of your accident injury.
How Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers’ Legal Fees Work
Like most other car accident and personal injury lawyers in Louisiana, Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers charges no fees up until the case is won and a final settlement is reached. We work on a contingency basis. We only get a pre-agreed percentage after you have been paid.
In a nutshell, it costs you nothing to contact our law firm and have your Uber accident case start moving forward.
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ClientHow Do You Know Who’s Liable for Your Car Accident Injury?
Many Uber accident victims wonder about their legal rights when it comes to filing a claim. In Cecilia, the legal theory of negligence usually forms the foundation of cases like these. This is true when the victim sues another party to obtain compensation for car accident losses.
There could be several liable parties in a case where multiple people shared a part in causing the accident. For example, multiple vehicles may have been involved, a badly designed or poorly maintained intersection proved to be dangerous, or some debris may have fallen from a moving truck. In your Cecilia Uber car accident case, the burden of proof lies with the person filing the claim.
Generally, you may have to prove the following legal points:
- The other party owed the complainant a legal duty to drive responsibly in a reasonably safe vehicle
- The at-fault party violated that duty (by speeding, running a red light, driving while drunk, etc.)
- Their violation was the cause of the accident and the injuries you sustained
Under Louisiana law, if all of these things are true in your case, then the at-fault party must compensate you for the harm they’ve done. You don’t have to prove this alone. Our lawyer can help you build a solid case.
Compensating You After an Uber Accident
Uber car accident settlement amounts are wide-ranging, but the circumstances of the case directly influence the settlement. Many factors influence the final compensation sought, such as the degree of injury.
As such, some claims result in thousands of dollars won in compensation; others range to millions of dollars in a settlement or a verdict. Typically, the greater the injury (and its associated costs), the more compensation you should seek in your claim.
Uber Insurance Coverage vs. Personal Insurance Coverage
Insurance plays a significant role in Uber car accident cases. Most car accidents often agree to an amicable out-of-court settlement. Both parties strike a deal and agree that the plaintiff will drop all legal claims against the defendant in exchange for a specified settlement. You may, however, file a lawsuit if you’re unable to reach an agreement.
But in Uber accidents, the liable party depends on one of three stages the Uber Driver may be in at the time of the accident:
- If the driver is off the app, then the at-fault party is liable for the accident.
- If the driver is on the app waiting for a passenger, and they are involved in an accident, then Uber’s insurance may apply if the at-fault party’s insurance does not cover the accident.
- If the driver is on the app and is either picking someone up or dropping someone off, then Uber’s insurance covers the accident.
Can You File a Claim at Any Time?
Keep this in mind: The faster you hire an attorney, the sooner the investigation will start and the stronger your case could be.
The statute of limitations for vehicle accidents in Louisiana is one year under CC 3492. This means you need to file the lawsuit within one year from the accident date if you wish the option to pursue compensation through the courts. Hopefully, your case won’t need to go to trial, but you don’t want to lose that option.
After an accident, there’s a good chance you’ll be easily distracted with everything, from recovery to the medical bills piling up. You shouldn’t have to spend 365 days paying for someone else’s mistakes. Don’t wait another day to get the compensation you deserve.
I thank God for Digger & David. I don’t know what we would have done if it hadn’t have been for them.
Rick Smith | ClientAct Now with a Cecilia Uber Accident Lawyer
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers has helped many accident victims in Cecilia to pursue their rightful legal compensation. Our team of personal injury attorneys will assess your specific case and advise you on what action to take.
Our car accident attorneys will consider the amount of pain and suffering, physical effects, emotional toll, and any disability resulting from your Uber car accident. Contact us as soon as you can to get a free consultation.
